Nov 26 2006

Kolsva Revealed

Published by lolly at 2:47 pm under Knitalongs, Kolsva Cowl, Sweaters

Kolsva Cowl-neck sweater

KOLSVA SWEATER

Pattern: "Kolsva" from Noro Revisited
Designer: Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
Yarn: Noro Kochoran #17 colorway
Source: WEBS purchase, Stitches '06
Needles: Size US 9 and 10 Clover Bamboo
Started: November 9th / Finished: November 24th
Completed for the Norovember knitalong!

Detail Photos: 1. Kolsva Sweater, 2. Sleeve and Neck Stitches,
3. Set-in sleeve detail, 4. Kolsva Sweater 2

I started this one on the five-and-a-half hour flight to California, and the bulk of the knitting progress was done on the l-o-n-g flight back from California (remember?) I bought this book specifically for this pattern last December, and I am happy to say that it is now a part of my wardrobe.

Kolsva was quick, and fun. The yarn was wonderful, much like the other Noro yarns I have worked with. The only caution: if you don't like fuzzies and lint on your clothes, don't knit with this yarn. It is a 50% Wool/20% Silk/30% Angora blend, and that angora will get all over your clothes. Carry a lint roller with you! The good thing about it? My orange cat, and my white dog can rub against me, and their fur won't show on this sweater! :)

I finished the body of the sweater the night before Thanksgiving, and let the sweater block while we were away for the holiday.

Kolsva Blocking

Soaking and blocking brought out a rather harsh smell - kind of a mix of gasoline / plastic (!) and wet dog (or sheep, in this case). I was not happy about this, and resoaked the pieces in the sink for a while with some wool soap. Luckily, it is now "stink-free" and much softer than before. It blocked out well, and I began to pick up the stitches for the cowl neck on Thanksgiving night, after the festivities. I stayed up late putting the finishing touches on her!

Kolsva's cowl

I carefully seamed her up, and she went out with me yesterday to meet up with my sister and my parents. (Sarah even tried her on!) I am happy with the results. I love the color palette of the Kochoran, and the random striping, and I am happy with the fit. Like my other Noro sweater, Klaralund, the horizontal striping is the only "hang up" as I am already self-conscious about my mid-section, and horizontal striping is notorious for making one look bigger. Of course, I knew this going in, and I followed the shaping in the pattern. I hope the stripes are small enough to lessen this effect. I have about 3/4 of a ball left, probably enough to make a hat, or some wristlets…

Norovember

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

122 Responses to “Kolsva Revealed”

  1. Laurenon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:02 pm

    It’s gorgeous. At least something good came out of the long flight! The non-knitters must’ve been so much more frustrated.

  2. no-blog-rachelon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:02 pm

    Lolly it’s so pretty! And the neckline draws your eye up and down, and reduces the focus on the horizontal striping - I get self conscious about that too.

    I was so happy to see you visited some of the wineries I recommended! We were just in Napa Valley this week and visited Muse in St. Helena - I wouldn’t have known about it if you hadn’t posted about it. So thanks!

  3. Danion 26 Nov 2006 at 3:10 pm

    The sweater came out gorgeous, and just so you know, it is all subjective - I was looking at the pictures thinking how THIN you are looking these days, and how fabulous you looked in the sweater when I read your comment about the striping. Trust me, between the neck line and your continually shrinking form, you have NOTHING to worry about! Wear her in good health, and enjoy knowing it looks amazing on you!

  4. Kellyon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:12 pm

    Looks great! I definately want to knit this one!

  5. Jodieon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:19 pm

    Looks great. I love the cowl on this sweater. You look great in the sweater and the colors are fabulous.

  6. krison 26 Nov 2006 at 3:21 pm

    you look fantastic! congrats on a beautiful new jumper.

  7. Karenon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:23 pm

    Lolly your sweater is beautiful and looks wonderful on you!

  8. melissaon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:26 pm

    the noro sweater looks gorgeous on you! nice job!
    i love your glasses too.

  9. Mouseon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:26 pm

    Gorgeous sweater! You look beautiful in it.. and I’m sure it will get a lot of wear this winter!

  10. jodion 26 Nov 2006 at 3:30 pm

    Beautiful! You look awesome in it.

  11. Madgeon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:31 pm

    You look great in your Napa Noro sweater!

  12. Skylaron 26 Nov 2006 at 3:42 pm

    Lolly! This came out beautifully! Great job. It looks great on you.

  13. Katon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:49 pm

    The sweater looks great! Good job.

  14. Heatheron 26 Nov 2006 at 3:52 pm

    I really like your sweater. I don’t know if I would have made it from the picture in the book, but your photos really make me want one.
    And as people above have said, between the cowl and your smile, the horizontal stripes do nothing bad. :)

  15. mrspaoon 26 Nov 2006 at 3:59 pm

    How beautiful! I love your Kolsva so much I’m tempted to make it myself :)

  16. Mandaon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:00 pm

    wow! this sweater is gorgeous. :) i love those colors, and you did a beautiful job on it!

  17. Caroleon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:01 pm

    It looks wonderful, Lolly. And you finished Norovember early! Love your hair up like that, too.

  18. anneon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:12 pm

    That sweater looks great on you! Nice work. I’m drooling here.

  19. PuppyMommaon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:13 pm

    Well done Lolly! Its beautiful. Its flattering. And you lost some more weight, impressive.

  20. Jenon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:16 pm

    It’s gorgeous! Excellent work!

  21. scouton 26 Nov 2006 at 4:28 pm

    It looks great Lol! However, with the way you’re dropping that weight it won’t fit you in a few weeks!

  22. Chrison 26 Nov 2006 at 4:29 pm

    It turned out great and looks wonderful on you!

  23. Kessaon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:48 pm

    Wow, great sweater and you look fabulous in it!

  24. Amanda Cathleenon 26 Nov 2006 at 4:54 pm

    your sweater is gorgeous! Your smile couldn’t get any bigger either, you look so happy in your new sweater!

  25. Adamon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:07 pm

    Fantastic Sweater, you did a great job!

  26. Leslieon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:27 pm

    It’s stunning!!! You’re inspiring me to try knitting with Noro. :)

  27. Jenniferon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:44 pm

    Lovely, lovely sweater!

  28. Julieon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:52 pm

    What a lovely sweater! And it looks great on you; very flattering.

  29. Togbeanon 26 Nov 2006 at 5:57 pm

    I walk past this yarn everyday at work (Webs) and I think of you everytime. “I know that Lolly is using THIS yarn for her Norovember sweater.” Great job, it turned out beautiful.

  30. Amyon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:00 pm

    The sweater looks great! Congrats on finishing it for Norovember! :)

  31. Debion 26 Nov 2006 at 6:11 pm

    It’s gorgeous and it looks gorgeous on you!

  32. Jessicaon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:16 pm

    Beautiful! And I’m so impressed, you finished this with days left!

  33. megon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:26 pm

    the sweater looks fab! i think it looks really good on you. the cowl makes the striping less of an area to focus on.

  34. caroon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:26 pm

    Wowzers! It’s absolutely gorgeous! Well done!

  35. The Purloined Letteron 26 Nov 2006 at 6:33 pm

    You look absolutely smashing in that sweater! The colors, the textures…. Beautiful yarn and lovely pattern–but it looks especially nice on you.

  36. Whitneyon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:39 pm

    It looks so lovely on you! What a pretty sweater.

  37. Nonnahson 26 Nov 2006 at 6:44 pm

    Congratulations! That sweater looks so cozy!

  38. carrie mon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:56 pm

    lolly it’s beautiful! i’ve never seen this patten and i adore it. so, so wearable, and i can that it will be mainstay in your wardrobe. sorry about the odd smell, tho! (and you look fabulous — no more worrying about horizontal stripes.)

  39. Iselaon 26 Nov 2006 at 6:58 pm

    looks beautiful!

  40. Jenna Pink Monkeyon 26 Nov 2006 at 7:05 pm

    I am so impressed that you finished this so quickly! I need a jolt of your knitting speed these days. It looks wonderful and very flattering. Wear it with pride!

  41. Daveon 26 Nov 2006 at 7:12 pm

    It’s absolutely gorgeous — well done!!

  42. Saunon 26 Nov 2006 at 7:27 pm

    That sweater is fabulous! Stop being self-concious and strut your stuff. You look wonderful.

  43. Amyon 26 Nov 2006 at 7:35 pm

    It looks lovely on you Lolly. Wear her proudly!

    Amy

  44. margeneon 26 Nov 2006 at 7:58 pm

    Lolly…you just get cuter and cuter. Love the top on you! Good work.

  45. Carolynnon 26 Nov 2006 at 8:09 pm

    OMG! Lolly commented on my lowly little new blog! I’ve been reading yours for a long time, but I usually don’t comment; i’m a lurker. Thank you so much for the compliments. I love this sweater, I love anything Noro. Thank you for stopping by, please do so more often! :) its definitely a work in progress.

  46. Claire M.on 26 Nov 2006 at 8:46 pm

    Congrats, Lolly; it looks terrific on you!

  47. hpny knitson 26 Nov 2006 at 8:51 pm

    your Kolsva is a winner! the colors soft and “shy” but the neck so cool and sexy!

  48. Wendieon 26 Nov 2006 at 8:57 pm

    Yay for beautiful sweaters! It looks gorgeous on you!

  49. Shanaon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:03 pm

    I was wondering if you’d be interested in helping out with a new site I’m trying to get up and running- Craftacular.com

    It is a wiki, which means that anyone can edit any page that hasn’t been locked. I’m hoping that it will become a great repository of the collected wisdom of all the crafters online. Tutorials, patterns, solutions to common problems, etc. Anything you can add would be really appreciated. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

  50. Mintyfreshon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:09 pm

    That is so awesome that you finished a sweater in a month, and it looks incredible, too!

  51. Jessicaon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:10 pm

    Beautful! Those colors look great on you. Enjoy it! :)

  52. iselon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:16 pm

    Lolly, it’s perfect! You did a great job and it looks beautiful and very sexy on you. Bravo!

  53. Tanyaon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:18 pm

    Wonderful! I’ve been eyeing this one, too, but definitely a post Christmas project! You did a great job and it looks perfect on you!

  54. Sueon 26 Nov 2006 at 9:46 pm

    Fantastic sweater. It does look wonderful on you, and you knit it up so quickly. Well done! I have a sister too, where everything I make always looks good on her. She is quite a few sizes smaller than me too, so that helps in making the knitted items look good too, maybe I need to follow your weight loss program and lose a few kilos too. I cant wait to see what you make out of the leftover yarn too, happy knitting!

  55. Michelleon 26 Nov 2006 at 10:10 pm

    Wow that sweater is gorgeous! I just love it! It looks great on you! You did a great job on it! Beautiful!

  56. Specson 26 Nov 2006 at 10:52 pm

    It looks great! (In and of itself and it looks great on you.) And you know, I usually don’t like Noro that much (shhh! Don’t let everyone know — they’ll stone me!) but I like this sweater.

  57. tiennieon 26 Nov 2006 at 11:04 pm

    Looks beautiful on you! So quick!!!

  58. Jenon 26 Nov 2006 at 11:05 pm

    wow I love it!!!!!

  59. Jenniferon 26 Nov 2006 at 11:06 pm

    The sweater looks great and you look beautiful in it!

  60. gray la granon 27 Nov 2006 at 12:03 am

    that was FAST! oh! the love affair with noro continues … i think it’s very flattering, and the wonderful scooped/cowl neckline draws attention away from the parts we think everyone is looking at! i’m very impressed :)

  61. Suzon 27 Nov 2006 at 1:24 am

    Wow! That is some fast knitting.

    Simply lovely!!

    ~Suz~

  62. Erinon 27 Nov 2006 at 1:57 am

    Love the cowl neck. The sweater is great on you–very flattering and wearable. I love wearable knits. Congrats on finishing Norovember.

  63. Elkeon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:46 am

    You’re looking so nice in this new and really wonderful Sweater. Great compliment.
    Greetings from Germany
    Elke

  64. prettykniton 27 Nov 2006 at 3:18 am

    is gorgeous! I love the color too, looks good on you.

  65. Kellyon 27 Nov 2006 at 7:02 am

    Gorgeous sweater! It looks great on you!

  66. Elinoron 27 Nov 2006 at 7:11 am

    So pretty! I love the colors, and it looks awesome on you.

  67. Alisonon 27 Nov 2006 at 7:50 am

    It’s gorgeous!

  68. Diane D.on 27 Nov 2006 at 8:05 am

    Wow, it’s beautiful - and you’re so speedy!

  69. Monikaon 27 Nov 2006 at 8:11 am

    Congratulations! This one looks warm and fits you well!

  70. heather&pixieon 27 Nov 2006 at 8:23 am

    I love the sweater!! It looks soooo soft. this yarn is fabulous, even the floofs that it leaves behind.

    love the sleeve! you did a fabulous job on the finishing too!

  71. sheilaon 27 Nov 2006 at 8:31 am

    Lolly the sweater came out beautifully… truly feeling the Noro Kochoran #17 colorway.

  72. Genaon 27 Nov 2006 at 8:47 am

    It looks really beautiful! I love the colorway you chose…very romantic!

  73. Maureenon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:06 am

    That’s a gorgeous sweater and it looks so nice on you! Horizontal stripes be damned!

  74. Alyssaon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:09 am

    Gorgeous! You did a beautiful job.

  75. lion 27 Nov 2006 at 9:31 am

    Beautiful!

  76. Donnaon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:47 am

    Wow Lauren, that was quick! It looks great on you! Hope you had a good turkey day ; )

  77. Amberon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:48 am

    Your sweater looks gorgous on you! You are really looking amazing and you have the figure to wear those stripes so wear them with pride! :)

  78. Monion 27 Nov 2006 at 10:11 am

    Lolly! I absolutely LOVE It! what a quick knit!

  79. Karenon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:12 am

    It’s beautiful Lolly! It looks great on you….you have nothing to worry about with the stripes.

  80. Leslieon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:17 am

    Absolutely beautiful………..I love the neckline………very flattering for everyone and anyone.

  81. Bethanyon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:18 am

    Gorgeous… and moreso on you!

  82. blossomon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:20 am

    it looks very sweet. do you like this one more than klaralund? hope you’ve had a great holiday!

  83. Allegraon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:32 am

    Lolly, the sweater is fantastic! You must be thrilled!

  84. Amandaon 27 Nov 2006 at 10:50 am

    I read your blog often, but just had to comment after seeing you in that awesome sweater! The sweater is so beautiful and it looks fantastic on you. Don’t worry about those stripes, the only thing they are drawing attention to is to is that rapidly shrinking middle!

    Lolly, your knits are always such an inspiration, I can’t wait to see what you knit next!

  85. Old Knitteron 27 Nov 2006 at 11:05 am

    When I saw the number of comments you already had reagrding this sweater I almost didn’t post….but this sweater is too beautiful not to ohhh and ahhhh over. Great job.

  86. Christieon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:08 am

    WOW! Beautiful work and so flattering! I love cowls.

  87. Kimberlyon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:22 am

    That sweater is really gorgeous but you look fantastic!! I’m so impressed-you must have reached your goal weight. Great job!!
    I’m glad you got my little gift-thanks again for all you do. :)
    Gosh, you look good. Oh yeah I said that. Just wanted to make sure you heard. :))

  88. karenon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:26 am

    good heavens - how quick!! - and how incredibly beautiful!! You look gorgeous in it! I have planned to knit it and got yarn for it too - what on earth am I waiting for… ;-)

  89. Neryon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:44 am

    The sweater is lovely and so are you! Nice work! :0)

  90. gleekon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:52 am

    i just adore this sweater! the texture of the yarn and the striping are really gorgeous… and talk about a norovember sweep! i just started my project but it will no doubt take me ages to complete it :) congrats on another beautiful FO!

  91. caitlynon 27 Nov 2006 at 11:59 am

    What a gorgeous sweater that looks so beautiful on you, Lolly! Congratulations.

  92. Laraon 27 Nov 2006 at 12:11 pm

    I’m self-conscious about my midsection, too, but I think this sweater looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Lovely work!

  93. KnitPastison 27 Nov 2006 at 12:22 pm

    Now that looks nice and cozy! It turned out so nice. Bet you will get alot of use out of it this winter.

  94. Susanon 27 Nov 2006 at 12:34 pm

    Lolly, you look so fabulous on cowl sweater!!! Now, I really want to make one for myself as I was so self-conscious about my midsection. Great job!!!

  95. Lisaon 27 Nov 2006 at 1:23 pm

    Beautiful! Love the pictures. The cowl hangs so nicely… Way to go.

  96. Jenn (knittyJenn)on 27 Nov 2006 at 1:35 pm

    gorgeous! girl, I don’t know how you get so many sweaters (not to mention scarves, socks, hats, etc) knit, but keep on knitting them! love the colors. :)

    .♥.

  97. Stephon 27 Nov 2006 at 1:49 pm

    The sweater is lovely, it looks great on you!

  98. maryseon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:16 pm

    that’s a beautiful neckline on you. really. excellent work!

  99. Traceyon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:40 pm

    Woohoo, look at you girl. It’s great, love it, it’s a very flattering sweater. I love the drapey cowl necklines, always sexy on us busty ladies.

  100. Dorothy Bon 27 Nov 2006 at 2:55 pm

    It looks fabulous on you! The cowl completely eliminates any need to worry about horizontal striping and you looks so good that you don’t really need to worry about that anymore.

    Love the picture of your Mom in yesterday’s post.

  101. Stephanieon 27 Nov 2006 at 3:19 pm

    I think you look GREAT! You don’t need to worry about horizontal striping. I don’t know how I missed your airport story but thank goodness for knitting! I have a story. 2 summers ago we flew from D/FW to Seattle. As we were going through security my then 6 year old son kept setting off the alarm. They pulled me aside and I wasn’t allowed to talk to him unless they told me exactly what to say. They ran the wand over him and still couldn’t figure out why he was setting off the alarm. They were starting to have him pull off clothes when I said (without being told to) “what is in your cargo pocket”. It was a penny. The penny set off the alarm. I stayed calm as I didn’t want to bring more attention to us. David was a little freaked out since he couldn’t talk to me. Other people around me were angry that security was doing that to a six year old. It was nice to have their support as my husband and 2 other sons had been directed to another security gate about 2 rows over. He knew something was wrong but they wouldn’t let him come over to us. All was well though!

  102. Maritzaon 27 Nov 2006 at 4:13 pm

    It looks beautiful!

  103. Sarahon 27 Nov 2006 at 4:53 pm

    That turned out SO well! I love the colors on you, just gorgeous :) And you finished within your November deadline!

  104. Annon 27 Nov 2006 at 9:29 pm

    Love it! It’s so flattering on you. Rock on!

  105. Jennekeon 28 Nov 2006 at 4:07 am

    Wow, no hair klinging to this yarn? Awsome! Great choice of colors. It fits you well.

  106. Disentangledon 28 Nov 2006 at 9:44 am

    Very pretty! You did a beautiful job and it looks great on you. Also thanks for the link to your other Noro FO, I just added ANOTHER sweater to my To Knit list!

  107. Staceyon 28 Nov 2006 at 10:48 am

    Awesome. Love the color, the fit - it looks great on you. I’m always iffy about cowlnecks, but I really love it.

  108. Claudiaon 28 Nov 2006 at 10:52 am

    Oh Lolly, you look fabulous in the sweater! And what a lovely sweater it is, I love the colours!!! very nice!!! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!

  109. Lazulion 28 Nov 2006 at 11:14 am

    Wow, it’s gorgeous! It looks wonderful! And you knit it up so quickly! Great job.

  110. Amy Boogieon 28 Nov 2006 at 12:16 pm

    the sweater is fantastc and it looks so good on you!

  111. gray la granon 28 Nov 2006 at 3:58 pm

    HOLY COW! 111 COMMENTS! i’d be blushing too ;)

  112. Debbyon 28 Nov 2006 at 4:40 pm

    Congratulations! It looks wonderful on you, and you met your deadline too! Looks like you and your mom are having fun knitting together.

  113. jacquelineon 28 Nov 2006 at 6:02 pm

    oh wow! i missed this post. it looks sensational on you. what a great FO to have in your wardrobe.

  114. claudineon 28 Nov 2006 at 7:31 pm

    Gorgeous!!

  115. Wandaon 29 Nov 2006 at 12:26 am

    You have nothing to worry about. You look gorgeous as does the sweater and the striping looks good. No worries there. Great job!

  116. Sarahon 29 Nov 2006 at 2:14 pm

    OOOh, I Love it!!
    You did such a great job.
    (Good Noro color choice too.)

  117. Rebeccaon 29 Nov 2006 at 2:17 pm

    Lolly - I am so digging this sweater! I bought an entire bag of Kochoran at Stitches East and really had no idea what I was going to do with it. Now I do! Thanks!

  118. Rebeccaon 29 Nov 2006 at 2:18 pm

    PS: My yarn is exactly the same color as yours, too! It’s nice to see it knitted up.

  119. cookieon 29 Nov 2006 at 2:47 pm

    Wow, great job! It looks awesome on you!

  120. Susanon 01 Dec 2006 at 9:18 am

    Lolly, it’s lovely. I kind of cringed at the term cowl neck, because I think that those are so unflattering, but I like the twist on the cowl neck in this sweater and think that is is quite flattering. And I love the color, too. I don’t think I’ve seen that colorway before.

  121. Karaon 01 Dec 2006 at 4:32 pm

    Ooh, that is lovely. You are rockin’ that cowl. The noro is gorgey too!

  122. Miss Scarletton 02 Dec 2006 at 4:25 am

    Gorgeous! The sweater looks fantastic - and suits you so well. It is just wonderful.
    Very impressive to complete 2 sweaters in one month. Wow.

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